Before reading: I'm very excited for this one! I love the original movie and am a huge fan of when Stephen King writes about characters that have psychic powers. I also like to read the book before the movie comes out and a new Firestarter movie (staring Zac Efron) is coming soon. I usually take forever to read so as long as I finish this one before the movie, I'll be content with that! Also...we have officially entered a new era of Stephen King books...the 1980's! After reading: I just want to start off by saying that this was a really great book. I literally just finished it and I have that weird empty feeling you get after finishing a book or TV show where you're sad that it is over. While it did take me a while to read because I'm terrible at finishing books apparently, I will say that it would have been a fast read had I hunkered down. It was full of action and life and just beautiful writing that does make it hard to put down but also makes it read quickly. I